MS National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer is a small passenger vessel in the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. She can accommodate 148 guests. The ship is equipped with extra hull plating to withstand higher ice breaking tolerances. She was previously operated by Hurtigruten.
 Cruise ship National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name |
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| Operator | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Port of registry | Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Route | Antarctic, Arctic |
| Ordered | 12/1982 |
| Builder | Ulstein Verft AS, Norway |
| Launched | 22 May 1982 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 112 m (367 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 16.51 m (54 ft 2 in) |
| Draft | 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in) |
| Decks | 3 |
| Ice class | 1A |
| Installed power | 2 × BMV KVM-16 (2 × 3200 hp) |
| Speed | 15.4 knots (28.5 km/h; 17.7 mph) |
| Capacity | 148 passengers |
The ship frequently follows routes in the Antarctic, Arctic, Norway, Greenland, and Canadian Highlands.[1]
History
For some time since May 3, 2020 the ship was anchored outside of Frederikshavn due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships.[2]
Facilities
The ship has educational and entertainment facilities, including a chart room, library, observation lounge, a fleet of 36 kayaks, a remote operated vehicle capable of diving to 1000 feet depth, a fleet of 14 zodiacs, lounge and fitness center.
Accommodation
National Geographic Explorer offers 81 cabins and suites which are all outside facing.
References
- "Cruise Calendar". Lindblad Expeditions. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
- "Voldsomt slagsmål til søs ud for Frederikshavn". Kanal Frederikshavn (in Danish). 14 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.